The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas

A chaotic TSA story sparks a raw conversation about why people avoid the rooms that force real change. They debate the cost of true accountability, the difference between chasing character and chasing status, and why proximity to greatness is worthless without ownership. A surgical metaphor and a biblical warning frame why growth often isolates you from what you once had.

A fast-paced conversation about shifting from result obsession to designing repeatable systems. They debate victim versus architect thinking and the three kinds of people who either quit, fantasize, or solve. Stories range from a snoring airplane fiasco to real-world community wins. Practical themes: intentional daily work, belief driving commitment, and finding your unique leverage.

Your gift already opened the door. The question is: did you get lazy and let it close?In this episode, ET ( The Hip Hop Preacher), and the guys break down the truth about God-given gifts and why most people never reach their potential. They reveal:✅ How to identify YOUR specific superpower (it's not what you think)✅ Why people get complacent once their gift produces results✅ The difference between using your gift for yourself vs. God's purpose✅ How Karl discovered his gift of SUPPORT✅ Why Mal's gift of VISION has made him successful in real estate and every other area of his life✅ The "Get a Backbone" morning routine that sets up your day for successKEY MOMENTS:- E reveals his superpower: calling people back within 24 hours and showing love- Karl explains why he finally embraced being a "supporter" - Mal shares how VISION allows him to see 20-100 years into the future- The fig tree parable: Why God curses gifts that don't produce fruit- Why trying to use someone else's gift will never work for you- The Meridian Mall story: How one vendor outlasted Dick's, Barnes & Noble, and SbarroBOTTOM LINE: Your gift will make room for you, but only if you keep using it. Stop comparing. Stop getting lazy. Stop trying to be someone else. This is YOUR year to go all in on what God gave YOU.KALM DOWN WITH KARL - "Get a Backbone": Karl breaks down how to build your life on non-negotiables. Your backbone isn't rigid—it's the structure that supports everything. He shares his morning routine: personal worship, family worship, hydration, and workout. When your backbone is together, you don't slump halfway through the day.Mal's Millionaire Moment: Stop letting your money sleep! If you're still using a basic savings account earning 0.001% interest, you're getting bamboozled. Mal breaks down high-yield savings accounts paying 3.5-4.9% that you can set up TODAY.🔴 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZGbbU9wctEV8z6-0SL7FQ?sub_confirmation=1💎 JOIN THE S2S PATREON COMMUNITYGet behind-the-scenes access, live recordings, Q&A sessions, random pop-up dialogues, and exclusive content with ET, Karl, CJ, and Jemal. Plus access to Eric's speeches as we go live.👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120🎟️ THE 1% CONFERENCE - CHICAGO | APRIL 16-18, 2026Don't just attend. Ascend. Eric Thomas & world-class speakers including Jameis Winston, Inky Johnson, Wallstreet Trapper, Earn Your Leisure, and more. 3 days. 12,000 people. Total transformation.- Day 1: Women's Day- Day 2: Men's Day- Day 3: VIP Family DayTickets on sale now: https://etonepercent.com📱 FOLLOW S2S ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-to-success/id123456789⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:---🏠 ABOUT THE SECRET TO SUCCESS PODCAST:Join Eric Thomas (ET, The Hip Hop Preacher), CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jamal King as they share their real lives, real struggles, and real wins. This isn't just another motivational podcast - it's raw, unfiltered conversations showing you that if we can do it, you can too. From real estate to marriage, business to family, faith to finances - we're living it and sharing it all so you can learn with us and through us.The mission? To help you realize that YOU CAN DO IT. Life throws wrenches at all of us, but with vision, belief, and the right community, success is possible.Hosted by:- Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) - #1 Motivational Speaker in the World- Karl Phillips - Producer, Creative Director- CJ Quinney - Strategic Brand Architect- Jemal King - Real Estate Investor, EntrepreneurNew episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.© 2026 Eric Thomas & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

What do you REALLY want? Not what society tells you to want. Not what you think you should want.What does YOUR heart actually desire?In this raw conversation, Eric Thomas, CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips and Jemal King get real about goals, dreams, and the difference between chasing material things vs. living with purpose. ET shares a powerful parenting moment that changed how he sees his son, Jamal breaks down why your next promotion might be in your next property, and the crew discusses why the "unseen" matters more than what you can see.Plus: The story behind Jamal's viral house tour (millions of views), why ET doesn't want what you think he wants, and a challenge that'll make you rethink everything you're chasing.🔴 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZGbbU9wctEV8z6-0SL7FQ?sub_confirmation=1💎 JOIN THE S2S PATREON COMMUNITYGet behind-the-scenes access, live recordings, Q&A sessions, random pop-up dialogues, and exclusive content with ET, Karl, CJ, and Jemal. Plus access to Eric's speeches as we go live.👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120🎟️ THE 1% CONFERENCE - CHICAGO | APRIL 16-18, 2026Don't just attend. Ascend. Eric Thomas & world-class speakers including Jameis Winston, Inky Johnson, Wallstreet Trapper, Earn Your Leisure, and more. 3 days. 12,000 people. Total transformation.- Day 1: Women's Day- Day 2: Men's Day- Day 3: VIP Family DayTickets on sale now: https://etonepercent.com📱 FOLLOW S2S ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-to-success/id123456789⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:Chapters00:00:00 Opening: What Do You REALLY Want?00:01:14 Welcome and Team Introductions: The House That God Built00:04:50 The Viral House Tour: Why Mal Finally Decided to Show the World00:08:20 What's Your Next Big Goal? 00:11:38 Mal's Vision: A House in Another Country and Stretching Belief00:23:00 The Rolls-Royce Story: How ET Honors His Wife and Sets an Example00:25:20 Stop Parenting From What YOU Wanted: The Shoe Store Revelation00:28:12 Know Your Own Multiples: Stop Following Rules That Weren't Made for You00:39:10 Real Estate is Your Promotion: Your Next Property Holds Your Breakthrough00:43:33 God Fixed It All: Communication, Marriage, and Answered Prayers00:36:00 Chicago Conference Announcement: Bring Your Pack to Mal's Crib00:48:00 Closing: Growth is the Only Goal—The Unseen Changes the Seen🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Stop chasing what you see others have - know what YOU actually want- Your next promotion might be in your next property (real estate = multiple paychecks)- The unseen is realer than the seen- Don't parent from what you wanted at their age- "With God, all things are possible" isn't just a phrase - it's a lifestyle---🏠 ABOUT THE SECRET TO SUCCESS PODCAST:Join Eric Thomas (ET, The Hip Hop Preacher), CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jamal King as they share their real lives, real struggles, and real wins. This isn't just another motivational podcast - it's raw, unfiltered conversations showing you that if we can do it, you can too. From real estate to marriage, business to family, faith to finances - we're living it and sharing it all so you can learn with us and through us.The mission? To help you realize that YOU CAN DO IT. Life throws wrenches at all of us, but with vision, belief, and the right community, success is possible.Hosted by:- Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) - #1 Motivational Speaker in the World- Karl Phillips - Producer, Creative Director- CJ Quinney - Strategic Brand Architect- Jemal King - Real Estate Investor, EntrepreneurNew episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.© 2026 Eric Thomas & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

They dig into the dangerous “almost zone” where talent and proximity to success can stall you. They explain why getting to the top and staying there require different skills. They argue being around one-percenters and building with family beats lone talent. They reveal how quiet self-doubt sabotages progress and why live events and real connections change trajectories.

A gritty conversation about why the wrong business partner can ruin everything. They dig into how shared values, long-term relationships, and small consistent actions beat flashy deals. Hear practical stories about leverage, family legacy, contracts, and starting small to build lasting wealth. Real-life examples and hard truths about trust and succession keep the pace raw and direct.

A heated debate about whether a spouse cutting her hair short without telling her partner is acceptable. Live calls with several women bring sharp, surprising perspectives on autonomy versus marital courtesy. Conversations also touch on attraction, knowing what matters to your partner, and why communication and personal growth matter in relationships.

They challenge the trap of following one-size-fits-all rules and argue for personalized strategies. Sports film-room thinking and scouting reports are used as metaphors for career, relationships, and money. Stories about fourth-down calls, observation techniques, and turning side hustles into main income illustrate why context matters. The conversation pushes listeners to study their unique situation instead of copying generic advice.

They unpack how visible results reveal hidden beliefs and why effort alone keeps people stuck. You hear stories about a life-changing real estate decision, six-figure checks that shifted family and faith, and how credit and net worth open doors. Conversations explore how circles, conferences, and spiritual views shape commitment and why proximity to winners accelerates change.

They unpack the Bears’ surprising turnaround and how a change in perspective, not personnel, sparked the shift. Conversation explores how coaching reveals hidden value and unlocks performance. Personal stories about real estate and equity show the same principle at work in life and money. The thread: build on what you have by learning to see differently.